2013 Rhode Island General Laws
Title 17 - Elections
Chapter 17-6 - Secretary of State
Section 17-6-1 - General powers and duties.

§ 17-6-1 General powers and duties. – (a) The secretary of state shall have those functions, powers, and duties relating to elections that may be provided by this title or any other law not inconsistent with this chapter. The secretary of state shall maintain a central roster of all elected and appointed officers of the state, including for each officer the nature of the officer's tenure and the date of expiration of the officer's term of office. The secretary of state shall maintain a central register of all persons registered to vote in the several cities and towns and shall add, amend, delete, and cancel any names appearing on the register as certified to the secretary by the several local boards and by the state board.

(b) The secretary of state may compile and publish a complete edition of the election law, which the secretary shall make available to all election officials and candidates upon request, and without charge. The secretary of state shall receive and file certificates of election results as provided by this title.

History of Section.
(P.L. 1958, ch. 18, § 1; P.L. 1963, ch. 209, § 1; P.L. 1978, ch. 191, § 3; P.L. 1987, ch. 293, § 3; P.L. 1992, ch. 250, § 1; P.L. 2006, ch. 366, § 3; P.L. 2006, ch. 476, § 3.)